Q for luke / Tirerack - 05 C230 SS

Sep 25, 2006 | 12:21 PM

MCONDE01

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From: Lake Worth, FL

2005 C230 SS

Q for luke / Tirerack - 05 C230 SS

I had a question about these rims listed below:

ASA ST4 Silver w/Machined Lip:

Size Selected: 18x8
Price: $199 (each) Closeout
Estimated Availability: In Stock
Recommended Tire Size: 225/40-18
Wheel Offset: 32mm
** Lightweight: 25.0 lbs. **

Size Selected: 18x9 Optional Rear
Price: $199 (each) Closeout
Estimated Availability: In Stock
Recommended Tire Size: 255/35-18
Wheel Offset: +32mm
** Lightweight: 26.5 lbs. **

1) Will they fit my stock 2005 C230 SS without a problem and will they clear my front brakes?

2) Do we get any special or extra discount for being a member mbworld/benzworld?

3) I see that these rims are on "closeout" - how many sets do you have left because I am very interested in purchasing these rims as long I can be assured that they will fit nicely on my stock 05 C230 SS without a problem? And what was the "before closeout" price for these rims?

4) Which tires do you recommend? I don't drive in the snow - live in south FL - rain and heat only / not trying to break the bank, I was looking at Yokohama AVS ES100
(Ultra High Performance Summer)

Thanks in advance for your help!

Last edited by MCONDE01; Sep 25, 2006 at 06:22 PM.

Sep 27, 2006 | 05:41 PM

Luke@tirerack

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depends on the weather

Quote:

Originally Posted by MCONDE01

1) Will they fit my stock 2005 C230 SS without a problem and will they clear my front brakes? Yes, they fit with no issues

2) Do we get any special or extra discount for being a member mbworld/benzworld? The Tire Rack's pricing is set at the best price we can offer. We don't ask our customers to remember special codes or jump through hoops to prove membership in order to get the best price available from us at the time.

We support the members of this forum through our sponsorship of this forum with both direct financial support to the forum owners and the information I hope the members find helpful.

3) I see that these rims are on "closeout" - how many sets do you have left because I am very interested in purchasing these rims as long I can be assured that they will fit nicely on my stock 05 C230 SS without a problem? And what was the "before closeout" price for these rims? I only have a few sets left at this time

4) Which tires do you recommend? I don't drive in the snow - live in south FL - rain and heat only / not trying to break the bank, I was looking at Yokohama AVS ES100 (Ultra High Performance Summer) I'm not a real big fan of the ES100 because it makes too much noise ... take a look at the Avon Tech M500 for an entry level performance tire

Thanks in advance for your help!

answers in red

Sep 27, 2006 | 06:45 PM

MCONDE01

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2005 C230 SS

Great news...thanks for getting back to me.

Can I put Mercedes center caps on these ASA wheels?

I see it says "These tires and wheels will be mounted and balanced at NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE."...

So do I just go to a local Recommended Installer and get it done there for free?

Last edited by MCONDE01; Sep 27, 2006 at 07:32 PM.

Sep 28, 2006 | 08:51 AM

Luke@tirerack

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depends on the weather

those wheels actually come with Mercedes center caps and when they arrive to you they will be ready to bolt on .... you can do it in your garage or driveway by yourself